2008 Acura TL Specifications

4-Door Sedan Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 18 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.2L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed sequential SportShift automatic transmission w/OD, grade logic control, shift-hold control

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3623
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 42.8
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.7
Passenger Volume (ft³) 97.9
Second Head Room (in) 37.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.3
Second Hip Room (in) 53.8
Front Head Room (in) 38.7
Second Leg Room (in) 34.9
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 55.6
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 56.7
Length, Overall (in) 189.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.8
Track Width, Front (in) 62.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.2
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 107.9
Track Width, Rear (in) 62.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 12.5

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.1
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 18

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System PGM-FI
Engine Type Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 258 @ 6200
Displacement 3.2L/196
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 233 @ 5000
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.31
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.61
Reverse Ratio (:1) 1.89
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.49
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.07
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.70
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.1 x .35
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Steering Type Variable Pwr
Tires
Front Tire Size P235/45WR17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P235/45WR17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T135/80R16
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Double-Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.07
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.72
Suspension Type - Front Double-Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force...
Dual stage dual threshold front airbags
Front side-impact airbags w/passenger occupant position...
Front/rear side-curtain airbags
3-point seat belts
Front seat belt height adjusters, load limiters, pretensioners
Childproof rear door locks
Rear child seat tether anchors (LATCH)
Emergency trunk release
Vehicle stability assist (VSA) system w/traction control
Front/rear crumple zones
Side-impact door beams
Collapsible steering column

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 70,000
Drivetrain Years 6
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 50,000
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 8.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 550
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
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